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# Killing A Frozen SSH Session

Whenever an SSH session freezes, I usually mash the keyboard in desperation and then kill the terminal session. This can be avoided though. SSH will listen for the following kill command:

```
~.<cr>
```

This will kill the frozen SSH session and leave you in the terminal where you were before you SSH'd.

source: [Jack C.](http://hashrocket.com/team/jack-christensen)